Monthly Archives: February 2012

For Immediate Release-Dress In Blue Day, March 2nd, 2012

Posted on February 28, 2012 by DigestiveDR

Digestive Health Specialists to Host Dress in Blue Day Event to Help Create a Future Free of Colon Cancer More than 142,000 Americans Diagnosed with Colon Cancer Each Year (Tacoma, WA) –On Friday, March 2nd 2012, Digestive Health Specialists will host a Dress in Blue … Continue reading →

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Do you see blood in your stool?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by DigestiveDR

Blood in the stool is a relatively common problem. It is important to seek medical attention as this needs to be evaluated. There are multiple possible causes such as hemorrhoids, diverticulosis (pocketing in the colon), large colon polyps, colon cancer, … Continue reading →

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What is Crohn’s Disease?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by DigestiveDR

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a group of inflammatory disorders affecting the small and/or large intestine (colon).  The two most common forms are Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).   While UC is limited to the large intestine, CD can … Continue reading →

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IBD and Ostomy Ribbon Featured on Q13 Fox, February 9th

Posted on February 2, 2012 by DigestiveDR

A new awareness ribbon is poised to be pinned on lapels to raise awareness for the estimated 1.4 million Americans living with Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), and the estimated 600,000-750,000 Americans who have … Continue reading →

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